How is your community reflected in our work? St. Louis Fed board and advisory council members share their perspectives.

About Speakers Bureau

As part of the St. Louis Fed’s outreach and education efforts, some Bank staff members give speeches to public, professional and civic groups. Topics include the role and responsibilities of the Federal Reserve, economic outlooks, banking and finance, and payment systems.

Because the Federal Reserve is an apolitical institution, St. Louis Fed employees can’t accept invitations to appear at political events and fundraisers. They don’t accept gifts, honoraria, or compensation.

Blackout periods
for 2020

Jan. 18-30

March 7-19

April 18-30

May 30-June 11

July 18-30

Sept. 5-17

Oct. 24-Nov. 6

Dec. 5-17

How Speaker Requests are Evaluated

The St. Louis Fed’s Public Affairs division coordinates and evaluates speaking requests based on speaker availability, the forum and subject matter. The audience must have at least 50 people. Please submit requests at least 60 days before your event to allow sufficient time for preparation.

Federal Reserve Blackout Periods

Federal Reserve policy limits staff public speaking during blackout periods, which start the second Saturday before the beginning of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting and end at midnight on the next day after the meeting. Speakers aren’t allowed to discuss topics related to the economy or monetary policy during those times.

Request a Speaker

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Contact Information

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Last Name

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Email Address

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Primary On-Site Contact

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Last Name

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Email Address

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Sponsoring Organization

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Event Information

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Event Date

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Room Information

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Event City

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Event Start Time

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Requested Speaker Start Time

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Audience Size

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Presentation Type

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Speaker Requested (If Known)

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Additional Topic Details

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QA Session

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Other Speakers at Event:

Is the event open to the public?

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Will media be present?

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Will AV Equipment be available?

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Is there a Fee for this Event?

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Additional Information

The information provided above is true and correct to my best understanding and belief, and I agree to notify the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis in the event of any change to such information.I have read, understand, and agree to the Terms and Conditions

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Participation by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is subject to the Terms and Conditions. By submitting this Speech and Public Appearance Request Form, you agree to the Terms and Conditions, and represent that you have the full power, capacity and legal authority to bind the entity identified as “Sponsoring Organization” to the Terms and Conditions. If you don't have the legal authority to bind the Sponsoring Organization, please ensure that an authorized person from the Sponsoring Organization completes and submits this Speech and Public Appearance Request Form and consents to and accepts the Terms and Conditions.